Finding the Third Proportional to 211,200 and 439,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,200 and 439,812 is: 915,883.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,200 : 439,812 = 439,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,200/439,812 = 439,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,200x = 439,812 × 439,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,200x = 193,434,595,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,434,595,344/211,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915,883.50
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